Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
The main objective of this unit is to develop the student's ability to analyse objects at rest or moving at constant velocity, in a simple and logical manner by applying rigid body mechanics. Students will gain an appreciation of the multiple applications of statics to different areas of engineering and the knowledge gained in this unit will lay the foundation for the study of more advanced units such as dynamics, fluid mechanics and solid mechanics.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Engineering Statics |
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| Unit code | KAA110 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering College Office - CSE |
| Discipline | National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics|Engineering |
| Coordinator | Dr Ali Tolooiyan (Hobart) Dr Nick Johnson (Launceston) |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Calculate reactions acting on particles and rigid bodies using free body diagrams and equilibrium equations. |
2 | Analyse members that are subjected to systems of forces and moments to enable the construction of axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. |
3 | Determine forces acting on individual members of frames, machines and trusses. |
4 | Determine the centroids, 2nd moments and product of area and inertial properties of various areas and simple objects. |
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 60 minute tutorial weekly, 3 x 60 minute lecture weekly, 3 x 180 minute practicals |
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| Assessment | ATT1 - Problem-solving activities (10%) ATT2 - 2 class tests (20%) ATT3 - Laboratories (2-3 reports of between 10-20 pages) (20%) ATT4 - Exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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